2 years ago, I inherited this sad Fiddle Leaf Fig from my parents. It had been in their home for at least a decade and before that, it had resided in my Grandparents house. I felt pity for this poor thing and decided to give it another shot at looking pretty.
After doing a fair amount of research and watching YouTube videos on the proper care and feeding of Fiddle Leaf Figs, I pruned it, put it on a correct watering schedule next to a bright window and waited patiently. Several weeks ago I took the plunge. I root-pruned and gave him a new home in this gorgeous pot that I had been eyeing ever since I brought the plant home 2 years ago.
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| Some serious roots that need pruning! |
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| Swapping out the soil for a better mixture |
He looks fantastic and I'm excited to see how much growing he will do this summer. I think I'll name him Figgy. Really unique name, right? He is now officially part of the family.
5 comments:
It's good to see you blogging again. I've missed your news. Love this entry. Grandma L seemed to have a green thumb for Fiddle Leaf Figs. You are probably being inspired by heavenly messengers. :)
That plant looks great. Your mother isn't known to have happy house plants. I have also given up trying to grow them. This plant was lucky you got a hold of it.
Impressive
I'll be watching for an update! These plants are all the rage right now, but I'm pretty sure I'd kill it. I need to do the same research you did and learn all you know. Great pot!
Funny how root pruning can be such a nail biter.
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